Topic 10 - Exploring Social Policy Discussion Topic

After reviewing the learning resources for Discussion 10, respond to the following questions:

• In your own words, what is public policy? What is social policy?
• What factors must be considered in making policy?
• What is evidence-based research and why is it important for the well-being of society?
• Provide an example of how evidence-based research has led to policy change.
• What role can social scientists play in linking theory, research, and practice?

 http://www.civiced.org/pc-program/instructional-component/public-policy 

 https://www.boundless.com/blog/u-s-constitution-immigration/ 

 https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/sociology-and-social-reform/sociology-general-terms-and-concepts/social-policy 

 https://www.jrf.org.uk/report/linking-research-and-practice 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwOu24btBVk